Avionics Electrician -- KUMDC5764986

About the role

Duration: 6 months (possible extension). This position involves fabricating and installing electrical wiring, harnesses, and coaxial cables on aircraft, as well as installing, testing, and troubleshooting aircraft electrical systems for conformance to specifications.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret wiring diagrams, schematics, engineering drawings, and technical manuals.
• Cut wiring/harnesses to length once properly installed, strip wire ends, and install correct pins or terminal lugs to meet specifications.
• Perform termination of various connectors, continuity checks, voltage checks, and operational check-out of aircraft electrical systems.
• Perform repair, removal, reinstallation of existing electrical systems, or install and integrate a complete new system for modifications.
• Perform rewiring, modification, and troubleshooting of complex avionics/electronic systems.
• Perform on and off aircraft electrical modification to wiring and system components including: wire/harness/connector/component removal, installation, and repairs; routing; terminations; continuity checks; troubleshooting; and AC/DC & disturbed systems operational checks/verifications.
• Perform aircraft inventory, acceptance, and inspections.
• Perform validation/verification testing of systems and components.
• Maintain assigned aircraft in accordance with Military Technical Orders, Manufacturer and Company Instructions.
• Use provided test equipment and Ground Support Equipment to perform assigned tasks.
• Read, interpret, and apply instructions from Blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams, and other approved data.
• Assist with ordering parts, tools, materials, and equipment as required.
• Maintain cleanliness of assigned work area.
• Adhere to all applicable Foreign Object Damage (FOD) prevention rules and regulations.
• Adhere to Company Tool Control Program.
• Comply with established General and Industrial Safety Rules and Regulations.
• Ensure proper operation and use of special test equipment and Ground Support Equipment.
• Maintain appropriate records of all work accomplished.
• Document detailed records of maintenance and repair work performed.
• May be required to perform simple computer input functions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 5 years of documented experience in aircraft electrical/avionic installation, modification, troubleshooting, and repair.
• Heavy C-130 electrical modification and wire routing experience preferred.
• Ability to utilize computer-based systems to perform duties.
• Strong aptitude to read and interpret aircraft electrical installation/routing drawings.
• Ability to use meters, test equipment, and standard calibration testing equipment.
• Must be self-motivated.
• Always maintain training currency.

Schedule

Must be willing and able to work any shift or schedule.